On February 19, 2013 Beta Gamma Sigma will Celebrate a Century of
Excellence, reaching its 100-year anniversary as a honor society. Such a monumental occasion deserves more than one day of recognition, so Beta Gamma Sigma will kick off the celebration beginning with its 99th anniversary - Feb. 19, 2012.

As part of the celebration, Beta Gamma Sigma's global influence will be on full display. With more than 675,000 lifetime members residing in all 50 states and more than 160 countries, BGS is truly an international organization. To illustrate this fact, the Society will be launching an exciting new program - BGS is Everywhere.

Through the program, members around the globe will be asked to send in photos of themselves wherever they might be located. The program will be a fun way for members to engage with the Society. BGS is also in the process of developing several items that members can include in their photos. Whether the photos are taken in front of the Bronze Key on their campus, the Eiffel Tower, Wall Street or the Great Wall of China, they will demonstrate the point that BGS truly is...everywhere.

Another new project in the works is BGS Gives Back. This program will challenge members to donate their time and effort to causes within their own communities, thereby making the world a better place. Given the size and scope of Beta Gamma Sigma, imagine the level of charity that could be accomplished if only 5 percent of the Society's 675,000 members volunteered their time. Now imagine what would happen if that number doubled or tripled. We are a powerful organization with extremely talented and knowledgeable members, and BGS Gives Back is our opportunity to demonstrate the impact that Beta Gamma Sigma has on the world.

Beta Gamma Sigma will also encourage its members to personally promote the society throughout the year by regularly wearing their BGS lapel pin. It is our hope that this will serve as a conversation starter, thereby spreading the word about the Society and the value of its membership.

To help further commemorate the occasion, a special monthly edition of Beta Gamma Sigma's B-Zine is in the works. The B-Zine: Centennial Edition will focus on centennial activities, celebrations, projects, programs and member engagement efforts. It will also include feature articles on BGS members who have or are making an impact in the business world. If you know of a BGS member whose efforts should be recognized, please send their information to BGS Communication Director Seth Treptow at streptow@betagammasigma.org.

Starting in Spring 2012, Beta Gamma Sigma will present a series of video conferences that will provide Beta Gamma Sigma members with access to several key world business leaders. These events will be simulcast in a variety of locations, allowing members in a variety of locations to participate in the events and connect with the society.

Stay tuned for further information about the Centennial. This is an exciting time for Beta Gamma Sigma, and it is the Society's hope that our collegiate chapters will join us in this celebration.